corenlp xml external entity reference

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in corenlp. It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing. Performing a manipulation results in xml external entity reference. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2021-3878. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. Applying a patch is the recommended action to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in corenlp (version unknown). This affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a xml external entity reference vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-611. The product processes an XML document that can contain XML entities with URIs that resolve to documents outside of the intended sphere of control, causing the product to embed incorrect documents into its output. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 10/15/2021. The advisory is shared at huntr.dev. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2021-3878 since 10/12/2021. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available.

Applying the patch e5bbe135a02a74b952396751ed3015e8b8252e99 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.9

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Exploitinginfo

Class: Xml external entity reference
CWE: CWE-611 / CWE-610
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Patch: e5bbe135a02a74b952396751ed3015e8b8252e99

Timelineinfo

10/12/2021 🔍
10/15/2021 +3 days 🔍
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09/08/2025 +1424 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: e5bbe135a02a74b952396751ed3015e8b8252e99
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2021-3878 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2021-3878
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-184485

Entryinfo

Created: 10/15/2021 19:05
Updated: 09/08/2025 20:52
Changes: 10/15/2021 19:05 (46), 10/22/2021 08:40 (3), 10/22/2021 08:44 (18), 09/08/2025 20:52 (19)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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